Ever since I was a little kid I've looked at parts of maps that seemed isolated or removed and fantasized about traveling to those places. Thanks for the video. Takes me back to that wondering feeling.
@@Rudenbehr Yeah, like....who lives there? And what life long childhood memories are tied to that place? Shoot, I drive through neighborhoods here in the U.S. and wonder that. I had an amazing "kickball in the street" upbringing. I imagine all the groups of kids in their neighborhoods around the world doing the same thing - Different lives, different experiences but those same golden feelings looking back.
@@cfjelde Super cool to think about. For me, whenever I open up google maps for something, I almost always end up spending extra time just scrolling around the map and looking at those small, isolated places. Pop open satellite view or street view if it's available, and just imagine what it'd be like to go explore there or work there. Seeing little houses and in these secluded spots, or scenic lookouts by the ocean that probably no one gets to experience except for a few locals.
I have the same feeling. I often find myself lost in the lakes in high altitude Siberia or Alaska, remote islands in the Pacific Ocean and the hilly cape in Northeast Asia. Even today that still brings me a lot of fun.
You wondered what kind of businesses were up there… Since it’s the northern most point in Japan and closest to Russia every kind of Japanese military is up there as well, the Navy, army, the Air Force. And they all have bases and all kinds of radar and stuff. Also that is where some of the best kelp is gathered. Also, uni/ウニ and Hotate/ホタケare fished. I heard that those fishermen only work two or three months a year and they make a ton of money. Deer in herds come down into the city every night. My son runs a guest house up there and he says the deer are all over the place even downtown.
Bases are in central/southern parts of Hokkaido, and the northern bits are pretty dead for the cold seasons. Shuttered storefronts except for chains and convenience stores, unfortunately. As a restaurant owner, sea urchin increasingly favors California because it's freshly available throughout most of the year. I still think Hokkaido seafood is sooo worth it if you can get some before they export them
“HEY GUYS!!! ANNOYING VLOGGER4:2069 HERE! AND TODAY WERE GOING TO BE VISITING THE NORTHERNMOST TIP OF JAPAN! *AIRHORN SOUNDS* MAKE SIRE TO SMASH THOSE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE BUTTONS!!!11!!1!”
that's just children's content really. I mean even the titles and thumbnails either have primary colors so bright and saturated that I lose cones in my retina or have the word "challenge" "3am" and " SPOKE TO ME???"
Definitely agree with this, especially the fact there isn't a lo-fi Creative Commons hip hop beat over every second of it ^^ I know several travel vlogs that are otherwise excellent, but just can't leave their footage to speak for itself - well done to AdventureArchives for breaking the mould. Less is more!
Thank you for bringing me the memories from my childhood! :) I used to live on Sakhalin island, and I visited Wakkanai a few times, mainly because my dad used to work there every summer. He was an interpreter for Wakkanai Chamber of Commerce, and the business with Russia was thriving in the 90's and 2000's. Even the road signs were translated to Russian, because lots of Russian fishermen came to sell the goods (mainly crabs), and do some shopping in the town. I know that there's nothing much to see there in Wakkanai compared to the big cities, but if you're up for a change of pace - this town can still offer a few more things that you didn't see. First, you should've come in summer. It doesn't get really hot there, only 20-25 degrees Celsius in July - August, so don't expect it to be a beach resort. What you can expect, is the beautiful nature and the delicious seafood. I recall there was a ramen place that had a crab ramen, and and it was just perfect! Also, on the other side of Wakkanai bay there is cape Noshappu, and they serve sea urchin rice bowls there. Absolutely amazing! As for the rest of the attractions, there's also a Cold Current Aquarium at the tip of the cape Noshappu, they have seals, dolphins and even penguins. I totally loved it as a kid. In Wakkanai itself, there is a tower on top of the mountain. You can see it from pretty much every spot in the town. It has a decent history museum inside, and an observation deck. And yes, you can see Sakhalin from there, when the weather is good. There is a wooden onsen complex downtown. It is pretty good, and especially enjoyable when it's cold outside. And if I'm not mistaken, there's also a Russian cuisine restaurant nearby, also quite nice. And once you've seen it all and tasted it all in Wakkanai, you can take a ferry to Rebun and Rishiri islands. The the views are absolutely breathtaking. And if you're hungry - they can offer you a unique and delicious bowl of Rishiri kombu ramen. Well, that seems to be it. Man, I didn't even realize I missed this place so much. :)
Wakkani is my home town. This made me tear up so much because I haven't seen it in a decade. I also laugh so hard because you were disbelief that we live there. The town is very quiet. The snow does that which insulates sounds quite well. I love the snow and how cold it is there. Also at 23:56, coincidentally that's my name hahaha.
13:40 Crazy how Russia is so massive it's only 43 km away from Japan, meanwhile someone from Norway could stand on the same spot just on a different side of the Russian border.
I typically don't watch travel vlogs that are more than 10 minutes, but somehow this video is an exception. I really enjoy this trip of yours, thanks so much for sharing your journey with us.
Thank you for watching everyone! So the dead thing on the ground at 24:20 was a cat. It was pretty gruesome and mummified so I thought it was best not to show it. Hahah, sorry for piquing everyone's curiosity and then not giving you the answer.
I love your shooting style. Love the background music that matches the scenes perfectly. A good balance of speaking and non-talking moments. Hearing the natural surrounding environment once a while in between scenes is a big plus.
When you upload I save it until I come back home from work so I could shower, cook a nice food and sit down while watching because vlog is so relaxing and therapeutic. Thank you for sharing Robby.
I lived for a year about 80 miles south of Wakkanai as a High School exchange student. Many people claimed that Hokkaido reminded them of Wisconsin. Lots of dairy, snow, etc. . . . Wakkanai is farther south than Portland, OR. The continental climatic influence from Siberia really cools it off. Excellent work again.
First time viewer who thoroughly enjoyed your video. I immediately subscribed but have yet to check out your channel but will so as soon as I finish this post. I spent over 6 months in Japan in the early 70s while in the military. Fell in love with the culture but have never had the opportunity to return. Thank you for letting an old man vicariously relive his youth. Peace and Grace.
Love your videos, I've been looking for some vlogger that travels Japan without the incessant "HEY GUYS!!! ". You really make me feel I'm with you on this journey. Keep up the good work!
Lived in Sapporo for a year, and it, along with Hokkaido, is my personal favourite area in all of Japan. I took a 7 hour journey up to the Shiretoko Peninsula back in summer 2018 by car, and I never got bored of the journey, beautiful scenery and this feeling of mystery as you drove past farm after farm.
Excellent tour of Northern Hokkaido, thank you. I lived there 1971/72 and loved every minute of the interaction with the people, the land, the culture. May I say though, you're not Canadian are you? 😅. Cold just a matter of dressing properly is how we see it. You sure mention it a lot! Glad you survived 🙏. Thanks again...great memories triggered.
The weirdest part about that place, in terms of northerly latitude... it's only about as far north as Portland Oregon, but looks more like Nome Alaska.
The Siberian low makes northeast Asia much colder than what you’d expect from the latitude. You get the same effect on the east coast of North America, to a much lesser extent - which is why Portland is much colder than its namesake in Oregon despite being further south.
"Why Humans (stay) here? Why they stay on this cold environment?" My friend, you may start looking at Oymakon village at central Siberia. Where the cold is -71.2 Celcius or -96.16 Farenheit.
yeah wakkanai 's temperature doing the winter is -9 Celcius at most, like dude even in central Europe we have this temperature during winter sometimes like cmon its not that cold.
@@crazy808ish because you don't understand that other people who grow up in a certain environment and temperature often permanently acclimatize to it and end up liking it, and innovation and business lets people stay there, and culture reinforces it. I would never want to live in the hot hellscape south of Northern Europe, because I'm not used to it, I never grew up to like it and I would sweat like a pig.
I'm from Wisconsin, and I've always imagined Japan as a warm place, but I forget how far north the islands really go. It's nice to see some hearty northerners across the pond!
I was at Satamisaki (Southern most point in Japan) a few years ago. I was actually contemplating making a trek out to Soyasaki on my next trip to Japan - which was unfortunately cancelled due to Covid. I am now living vicariously through your video. Thank you!
being locked up for months, this is just what I needed. thanks for taking us there hahaha can't even imagine how cold it was. it might have been tolerable if it wasnt windy
It is -10C in Wakkanai right now as I watch this and 6C in Kagoshima just for reference. Japan is definitely COLD in winter. You should have done a John Daub and dip your toes in the water LOL. Too bad you were stretched for time. I believe Wakkanai airport has daily 737 service from Tokyo - might be worth checking air options. It is definitely nicer taking the train though and you get to see so much more scenery. Traveling Japan is not something to be rushed. Really enjoyed the video! Nice job.
The music makes me feel like I'm playing a city-builder game and I dig it. edit: I also love places like this. There's something that clicks in my brain as well when living in a densely populated area, and then I can shortly be out in a beautiful rural landscape. I live in CT now, and I absolutely love the ability to go from dense city to a beautiful farm, hills, or forests in 10 minutes or less. Not quite the breathtaking landscapes as northern Japan, but I guess I could travel a few hours further and be in the mountains of VT, NH or Maine. Thanks for taking us on this journey! edit2: I also always wonder what people do for a living besides farming or harvesting the natural resources of the area in more remote locations. As someone pointed out, military presence is always a factor, but there are people that service the military, they service the farmers, the fishers, ferry/boat workers, the miners, the turbine technicians. There are probably general contractors up there for new buildings and all the office staff that comes with running a small business. Then there's always going to be teachers/school staff, municipal workers, fed/state government workers, lawyers (for various small companies and for local courts), engineers, doctors and their staff, and then all the workers and companies there to service them. As long as the transportation is adequate, which a lot of Japan's is, businesses and work can spring up in surprising areas!
My favourite I've had on a train was on the way to Niseko/Kutchan from Sapporo. There's a stretch on the way to Otaru where the rain line runs right next to the beach and since I was travelling during winter it was covered in snow, on top of that it was sunset and lightly snowing so it was just this scenic, magical view of waves crashing onto snow during golden hour.
I want to go where the winter is as mild as it seems in Japan. It gets to be -51C/-60F here with terrible windchill. I would walk without a jacket there.
Yes! We were in Japan the same time as this video but didn't visit up north. The hotels we stayed at disabled the AC for winter months, we were sweating so bad!
Really great video! I discovered you guys a couple years ago when I was binging hiking videos while locked away at work. I am definitely staying for the Japan content. I lived there for 5 years and your enthusiasm for the culture and the country as a destination is so genuine and frankly makes me super natsukashii for my time there. Would love to get back for good one day!
I love this series man. I’m rewatching and binging the whole series again after I’ve watched it a few months ago already. It’s just sooo good. It reallly makes me wanting to go to japan.
That whole train ride looked a lot like where I live in interior BC. Mountains, coniferous trees, too much snow, small communities, cold as balls. But man, we do have pretty gorgeous summers. Wonder if it's the same in northern Japan.
Enjoyed this, great editing and content. The narration was great without the usual nattering that one usually has to suffer through with vloggers. I like that you just let the natural sounds take over.
Bahahaha. He was complaining so much about how cold it is, and the temperature on the shop at 17:25 is only "-1.2 C". I mean, I don't doubt it was a bit chilly with the wind. But that's funny. I enjoyed the video though.
I really enjoyed this, especially the sceneries. I love places with vast flat grounds, 2-3 or 4 stories structures on an almost seemingly isolated empty uncrowded place. It's like straight out of a movie. And bro, winter is also my favorite season.
Until two or three years ago there was a ferry between Wakkanai and Russia in the summer. I guess some Russians in the oil industry would pop over. I think there's flights too. I've had Japanese friends in Hokkaido who've visited Sakhalin.
@@andrewdunbar828 When Soviet Union was still around you could travel between Japan and USSR quite easily to the big cities, but it seems after fall of USSR its become harder to do so.
I saw the entire video, I loved the train ride (what beautiful landscapes) and how beautiful the adventure to go to the cape. Remarkable, many congratulations!!
reminds me of a trip I took to visit the first highest broad gauge railway station in all of India (called Shimiliguda, which is approx 1 km above sea level) after traveling for 4 hours from Vizag by train. I then sat at the station for 5 min, took pictures and rode downhill by bus for my connection to a different train. Guy I met and chatted with while on the train thought I was nuts. And maybe he is right.
Man everything about Japan looks beautiful. This is one of the places I want to visit one day. I've never been anywhere out of California before :( Apparently though Japan is 93% the size of California. So since I've lived here all my life and haven't even been to many areas even in my own city that I've lived in my whole life, it's definitely possible that people could live their whole life in Japan without experiencing the whole place.
I have been loving these videos. Allows me to dream. The commentry is just what I would be thinking living that experience. The quiet and solitude of an empty train station. Eerry but nice. Thank you for sharing your journey.
I enjoyed the entire presentation of this northern most point of Hokkaido in the midst of winter. I could literally feel the chill our young guide was experiencing As he questioned out loud, "Now what would any soul want to do or could do out here in this inhospitable place?" But it has it's charm and as to be expected, so clean, neat and comfortable. Definitely worth a visit perhaps 3 months hence!!
Absolutely brilliant tour. i will never physically make it there....and now i dont have to! i love seeing/learning about the odd spots. Thanks for making it enjoyable.
Me: hey, it's cold, grey, and desolate! That looks a lot like Winter were I grew up! (Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, United States) Him: This is a forbidding landscape that makes it hard to believe anybody lives here. 🤣 Yeah, that sounds exactly like the great lakes region in winter.
I know "Life where I'm from" already did a piece on how much Hokkaido looks/feels like the Canadian prairies, but I gotta say as an Albertan, so much of that B-Roll could've been shot in Kananaskis. Gorgeous.
Ah I think it was a dead cat. I didn’t want to show it because it was pretty gruesome. It was just mummified and desiccated on the snowy sidewalk it was weird.
No idea where you are located but in no way is Portland, Oregon, Seattle or even Vancouver ever that cold. While they are at similar latitudes, there Portland is not on the ocean and there is not the winds of Cape Soya. In all my time in the Pacific Northwest I do not recall temperature below -7° C.
Went there in summer 2015 - highly recommend going in July-August! Also highly recommend camping and hiking at Rebun and Rishiri, the two Japanese islands right off the coast of Wakkanai. So beautiful.
Thank you, for focusing in on the monument placards, so I could pause the video and read each! And, a heart-felt thanks...I really liked feeling as though you were bringing me along as a virtual travel companion, and explaining some cultural details, since it's unlikely I'll be able to go there.
@@maligant4453 sometimes something is so nostalgic and deeply burned into your memory that you can imagine the smells. I have the same feeling for different things like back when I was in elementary school or camping.
I really appreciate this video, it felt so warm and fuzzy. Made my day a lot better, thank you dude, and thank you TH-cam algorithm for presenting me this channel, i am gonna go watch the rest now! THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS CONTENT FREE FOR US TO SEE
Ever since I was a little kid I've looked at parts of maps that seemed isolated or removed and fantasized about traveling to those places. Thanks for the video. Takes me back to that wondering feeling.
Same I always zoom into little Islands in the Pacific Ocean or North Korea
@@Rudenbehr Yeah, like....who lives there? And what life long childhood memories are tied to that place? Shoot, I drive through neighborhoods here in the U.S. and wonder that. I had an amazing "kickball in the street" upbringing. I imagine all the groups of kids in their neighborhoods around the world doing the same thing - Different lives, different experiences but those same golden feelings looking back.
@@cfjelde Super cool to think about. For me, whenever I open up google maps for something, I almost always end up spending extra time just scrolling around the map and looking at those small, isolated places. Pop open satellite view or street view if it's available, and just imagine what it'd be like to go explore there or work there. Seeing little houses and in these secluded spots, or scenic lookouts by the ocean that probably no one gets to experience except for a few locals.
I do the exact same! Maybe we need to take a lesson from Mr. AdventureArchives and force ourselves to go exploring. Happy travels, my friend! :)
I have the same feeling. I often find myself lost in the lakes in high altitude Siberia or Alaska, remote islands in the Pacific Ocean and the hilly cape in Northeast Asia. Even today that still brings me a lot of fun.
You wondered what kind of businesses were up there… Since it’s the northern most point in Japan and closest to Russia every kind of Japanese military is up there as well, the Navy, army, the Air Force. And they all have bases and all kinds of radar and stuff. Also that is where some of the best kelp is gathered. Also, uni/ウニ and Hotate/ホタケare fished. I heard that those fishermen only work two or three months a year and they make a ton of money.
Deer in herds come down into the city every night. My son runs a guest house up there and he says the deer are all over the place even downtown.
Bases are in central/southern parts of Hokkaido, and the northern bits are pretty dead for the cold seasons. Shuttered storefronts except for chains and convenience stores, unfortunately. As a restaurant owner, sea urchin increasingly favors California because it's freshly available throughout most of the year. I still think Hokkaido seafood is sooo worth it if you can get some before they export them
it a place people to go when bored and run out of place to go..
From the city website it looks like the oil and LNG projects on the Sakhalin Island are a big driver of the local economy.
Damn that sounds like heaven
It's better to live next to Russia in the north than it is to live close to china in the south
Where are we?
“Wakkanai”
almost comedy gold
That's gotta be cause for confusion sometimes lol.
I was hoping someone would comment that, I made that joke in japan but no one laughed
Underrated sir. Underrated
@@giorgiocaldesi3815 oof haha
High quality content. Relaxed and genuine, unlike most vloggers.
“HEY GUYS!!! ANNOYING VLOGGER4:2069 HERE! AND TODAY WERE GOING TO BE VISITING THE NORTHERNMOST TIP OF JAPAN! *AIRHORN SOUNDS* MAKE SIRE TO SMASH THOSE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE BUTTONS!!!11!!1!”
Just my pace. Truly god tier vlog.
@@masamune2984 Ima just click on that tag there if you don't mind : )
that's just children's content really. I mean even the titles and thumbnails either have primary colors so bright and saturated that I lose cones in my retina or have the word "challenge" "3am" and " SPOKE TO ME???"
Definitely agree with this, especially the fact there isn't a lo-fi Creative Commons hip hop beat over every second of it ^^
I know several travel vlogs that are otherwise excellent, but just can't leave their footage to speak for itself - well done to AdventureArchives for breaking the mould. Less is more!
Just want to let you know that TH-cam is promoting your stuff brotha, I found you on my feed. Keep it up man. !!
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Thank you for bringing me the memories from my childhood! :)
I used to live on Sakhalin island, and I visited Wakkanai a few times, mainly because my dad used to work there every summer. He was an interpreter for Wakkanai Chamber of Commerce, and the business with Russia was thriving in the 90's and 2000's. Even the road signs were translated to Russian, because lots of Russian fishermen came to sell the goods (mainly crabs), and do some shopping in the town.
I know that there's nothing much to see there in Wakkanai compared to the big cities, but if you're up for a change of pace - this town can still offer a few more things that you didn't see.
First, you should've come in summer. It doesn't get really hot there, only 20-25 degrees Celsius in July - August, so don't expect it to be a beach resort. What you can expect, is the beautiful nature and the delicious seafood. I recall there was a ramen place that had a crab ramen, and and it was just perfect! Also, on the other side of Wakkanai bay there is cape Noshappu, and they serve sea urchin rice bowls there. Absolutely amazing!
As for the rest of the attractions, there's also a Cold Current Aquarium at the tip of the cape Noshappu, they have seals, dolphins and even penguins. I totally loved it as a kid. In Wakkanai itself, there is a tower on top of the mountain. You can see it from pretty much every spot in the town. It has a decent history museum inside, and an observation deck. And yes, you can see Sakhalin from there, when the weather is good.
There is a wooden onsen complex downtown. It is pretty good, and especially enjoyable when it's cold outside. And if I'm not mistaken, there's also a Russian cuisine restaurant nearby, also quite nice.
And once you've seen it all and tasted it all in Wakkanai, you can take a ferry to Rebun and Rishiri islands. The the views are absolutely breathtaking. And if you're hungry - they can offer you a unique and delicious bowl of Rishiri kombu ramen.
Well, that seems to be it. Man, I didn't even realize I missed this place so much. :)
This comment should be pinned so it's not missed ❤️ Very beautiful
Underrated comment, for sure!
Thanks for sharing that! It was interesting to hear from someone who lived nearby!
Wakkani is my home town. This made me tear up so much because I haven't seen it in a decade. I also laugh so hard because you were disbelief that we live there. The town is very quiet. The snow does that which insulates sounds quite well. I love the snow and how cold it is there. Also at 23:56, coincidentally that's my name hahaha.
You should visit your hometown soon, that is if your health and finances allow it.
So, your going to the southernmost point after this, right?
I actually was thinking of doing this, but just ended up not having enough time. Next time!
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@@PadreKastoro Yonaguni in Okinawa prefecture.
@@user-td8if4fb1v That'd right I mixed it.
@@user-td8if4fb1v You are so true, I lived in Okinawa for three years and people always talked about the westmost convenient store in Japan haha
I'm loving the sounds.
Those pedestrian-crossing "beep-boop...beep-beep-boop" sounds transport me right back to my first trip to Japan. Thanks! :)
13:40 Crazy how Russia is so massive it's only 43 km away from Japan, meanwhile someone from Norway could stand on the same spot just on a different side of the Russian border.
intresting comment lol
Thats why the Chitose airport is full of lots of McDonnell Douglas F-15 fighter jets in hardened bunkers...
Yes, Japan used to control the southern half of Sakhalin and the Kurils.
@@kenllacer yes and the floor is made out of floor
Yeah seriously, sometimes I wonder, how the HELL did russia get so big?!! Especially without modern technology
I’ve been there 25 yrs ago. It seems absolutely nothing has changed!!
U work there?
Oh no! I live in the US and thought that it looked futuristic! I guess we really are kinda crummy over here.
"I can see Russia from my house."
My favorite island of the Rising Sun, Hokkaido.
I typically don't watch travel vlogs that are more than 10 minutes, but somehow this video is an exception. I really enjoy this trip of yours, thanks so much for sharing your journey with us.
I feel you. 💞👏
This is giving off such a nice whimsical curious vibe. I love how chill this content is it’s really relaxing. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for watching everyone! So the dead thing on the ground at 24:20 was a cat. It was pretty gruesome and mummified so I thought it was best not to show it. Hahah, sorry for piquing everyone's curiosity and then not giving you the answer.
Thanks for your reply.
I love your shooting style. Love the background music that matches the scenes perfectly. A good balance of speaking and non-talking moments. Hearing the natural surrounding environment once a while in between scenes is a big plus.
Good point about how we treat each other. Thanks for taking us along on the Adventures.
Thanks Ace! Hope you're doing well!
When you upload I save it until I come back home from work so I could shower, cook a nice food and sit down while watching because vlog is so relaxing and therapeutic. Thank you for sharing Robby.
Dude I love how you just talk like if you're talking to a friend everytime. No mask, no like "I'm a vloger" stuff. So cool, keep going
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why would a mask be bad?
I lived for a year about 80 miles south of Wakkanai as a High School exchange student. Many people claimed that Hokkaido reminded them of Wisconsin. Lots of dairy, snow, etc. . . . Wakkanai is farther south than Portland, OR. The continental climatic influence from Siberia really cools it off. Excellent work again.
It certainly does look like Wisconsin. : )
I miss Japan, thanks for taking me back.
First time viewer who thoroughly enjoyed your video. I immediately subscribed but have yet to check out your channel but will so as soon as I finish this post. I spent over 6 months in Japan in the early 70s while in the military. Fell in love with the culture but have never had the opportunity to return. Thank you for letting an old man vicariously relive his youth. Peace and Grace.
Love your videos, I've been looking for some vlogger that travels Japan without the incessant "HEY GUYS!!! ". You really make me feel I'm with you on this journey. Keep up the good work!
Your music choices in this video were superb.
Lived in Sapporo for a year, and it, along with Hokkaido, is my personal favourite area in all of Japan. I took a 7 hour journey up to the Shiretoko Peninsula back in summer 2018 by car, and I never got bored of the journey, beautiful scenery and this feeling of mystery as you drove past farm after farm.
Excellent tour of Northern Hokkaido, thank you. I lived there 1971/72 and loved every minute of the interaction with the people, the land, the culture. May I say though, you're not Canadian are you? 😅. Cold just a matter of dressing properly is how we see it. You sure mention it a lot! Glad you survived 🙏. Thanks again...great memories triggered.
Great video!
The weirdest part about that place, in terms of northerly latitude... it's only about as far north as Portland Oregon, but looks more like Nome Alaska.
The Siberian low makes northeast Asia much colder than what you’d expect from the latitude. You get the same effect on the east coast of North America, to a much lesser extent - which is why Portland is much colder than its namesake in Oregon despite being further south.
Take it to a European setting and it's about the same latitude as Milan, Italy.
Truly well done! Totally immersive experience, felt like I was right there with you. And GREAT music choices, really helped round out the vibe.
Your story telling is very good, and your music is amazing.
*Snowpoint City's music starts playing*
in german its called blizzach but i thought the same when i saw the map and the snow
"Why Humans (stay) here? Why they stay on this cold environment?"
My friend, you may start looking at Oymakon village at central Siberia. Where the cold is -71.2 Celcius or -96.16 Farenheit.
yeah wakkanai 's temperature doing the winter is -9 Celcius at most, like dude even in central Europe we have this temperature during winter sometimes like cmon its not that cold.
Wlodixpro lol im from the southwest usa where it gets up to 43 celsius, -9 celsius would kill me
You just switched the place and answered nothing. Wakkanai or Oymakon, the question is still why they want to stay there?
@@crazy808ish why do YOU live in your home, why dont you move? Same kind of question.
@@crazy808ish because you don't understand that other people who grow up in a certain environment and temperature often permanently acclimatize to it and end up liking it, and innovation and business lets people stay there, and culture reinforces it.
I would never want to live in the hot hellscape south of Northern Europe, because I'm not used to it, I never grew up to like it and I would sweat like a pig.
Just started the episodes. I really hope you had a Sapporo in Sapporo!
Very nice vlog! You're so relaxed and cool. I'll also added this to my vacation list.
I'm from Wisconsin, and I've always imagined Japan as a warm place, but I forget how far north the islands really go. It's nice to see some hearty northerners across the pond!
I was at Satamisaki (Southern most point in Japan) a few years ago. I was actually contemplating making a trek out to Soyasaki on my next trip to Japan - which was unfortunately cancelled due to Covid. I am now living vicariously through your video. Thank you!
being locked up for months, this is just what I needed. thanks for taking us there hahaha can't even imagine how cold it was. it might have been tolerable if it wasnt windy
It is -10C in Wakkanai right now as I watch this and 6C in Kagoshima just for reference. Japan is definitely COLD in winter.
You should have done a John Daub and dip your toes in the water LOL. Too bad you were stretched for time.
I believe Wakkanai airport has daily 737 service from Tokyo - might be worth checking air options. It is definitely nicer taking the train though and you get to see so much more scenery. Traveling Japan is not something to be rushed.
Really enjoyed the video! Nice job.
I learn so much from these videos. Thank you so much for bringing us along!
Valuable and beautiful vedio..well done...what's the camera you used to do this recording meantime
Yes Northern Japan has 4 season's. JUNE, JULY, AUGUST, and WINTER.
The music makes me feel like I'm playing a city-builder game and I dig it.
edit: I also love places like this. There's something that clicks in my brain as well when living in a densely populated area, and then I can shortly be out in a beautiful rural landscape. I live in CT now, and I absolutely love the ability to go from dense city to a beautiful farm, hills, or forests in 10 minutes or less. Not quite the breathtaking landscapes as northern Japan, but I guess I could travel a few hours further and be in the mountains of VT, NH or Maine. Thanks for taking us on this journey!
edit2: I also always wonder what people do for a living besides farming or harvesting the natural resources of the area in more remote locations. As someone pointed out, military presence is always a factor, but there are people that service the military, they service the farmers, the fishers, ferry/boat workers, the miners, the turbine technicians. There are probably general contractors up there for new buildings and all the office staff that comes with running a small business. Then there's always going to be teachers/school staff, municipal workers, fed/state government workers, lawyers (for various small companies and for local courts), engineers, doctors and their staff, and then all the workers and companies there to service them. As long as the transportation is adequate, which a lot of Japan's is, businesses and work can spring up in surprising areas!
Your content is very calming in this episode, lovin it!! Keep it up!! ❄🌬🌫💨
Loving the series. Also that breakwater dome feel very cathedral-ish.
It kind of reminds me of the amphitheatre in the Sound of Music, where the music festival is.
My favourite I've had on a train was on the way to Niseko/Kutchan from Sapporo.
There's a stretch on the way to Otaru where the rain line runs right next to the beach and since I was travelling during winter it was covered in snow, on top of that it was sunset and lightly snowing so it was just this scenic, magical view of waves crashing onto snow during golden hour.
I want to go where the winter is as mild as it seems in Japan. It gets to be -51C/-60F here with terrible windchill. I would walk without a jacket there.
Yes! We were in Japan the same time as this video but didn't visit up north. The hotels we stayed at disabled the AC for winter months, we were sweating so bad!
Really great video! I discovered you guys a couple years ago when I was binging hiking videos while locked away at work. I am definitely staying for the Japan content. I lived there for 5 years and your enthusiasm for the culture and the country as a destination is so genuine and frankly makes me super natsukashii for my time there. Would love to get back for good one day!
Absolutely loving the Japan videos 🤩
I love this series man. I’m rewatching and binging the whole series again after I’ve watched it a few months ago already. It’s just sooo good. It reallly makes me wanting to go to japan.
That whole train ride looked a lot like where I live in interior BC. Mountains, coniferous trees, too much snow, small communities, cold as balls. But man, we do have pretty gorgeous summers. Wonder if it's the same in northern Japan.
Oh how I miss Canada 🍁
Enjoyed this, great editing and content. The narration was great without the usual nattering that one usually has to suffer through with vloggers. I like that you just let the natural sounds take over.
Bahahaha. He was complaining so much about how cold it is, and the temperature on the shop at 17:25 is only "-1.2 C". I mean, I don't doubt it was a bit chilly with the wind. But that's funny.
I enjoyed the video though.
I really enjoyed this, especially the sceneries. I love places with vast flat grounds, 2-3 or 4 stories structures on an almost seemingly isolated empty uncrowded place. It's like straight out of a movie. And bro, winter is also my favorite season.
wow, there is actually russian labeling in Wakkanai, that's surprising
Until two or three years ago there was a ferry between Wakkanai and Russia in the summer. I guess some Russians in the oil industry would pop over. I think there's flights too. I've had Japanese friends in Hokkaido who've visited Sakhalin.
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When Soviet Union was still around you could travel between Japan and USSR quite easily to the big cities, but it seems after fall of USSR its become harder to do so.
I saw the entire video, I loved the train ride (what beautiful landscapes) and how beautiful the adventure to go to the cape. Remarkable, many congratulations!!
"Why do people need to be here?" :-DDDD You could ask the same question about the entire Finland. :-D
Great content!
reminds me of a trip I took to visit the first highest broad gauge railway station in all of India (called Shimiliguda, which is approx 1 km above sea level) after traveling for 4 hours from Vizag by train.
I then sat at the station for 5 min, took pictures and rode downhill by bus for my connection to a different train. Guy I met and chatted with while on the train thought I was nuts. And maybe he is right.
Man everything about Japan looks beautiful. This is one of the places I want to visit one day. I've never been anywhere out of California before :(
Apparently though Japan is 93% the size of California. So since I've lived here all my life and haven't even been to many areas even in my own city that I've lived in my whole life, it's definitely possible that people could live their whole life in Japan without experiencing the whole place.
I have been loving these videos. Allows me to dream. The commentry is just what I would be thinking living that experience. The quiet and solitude of an empty train station. Eerry but nice. Thank you for sharing your journey.
i love AA.. love the change of scenry
Such a peaceful place
Great music on your videos!
+1.. The music is soo mellow and brought in memories of teletubbies and other awesome cartoon shows I used to watch as a kid 🥳
This is very lovely. Thank you for the experience.
You're living the dream man
I enjoyed the entire presentation of this northern most point of Hokkaido in the midst of winter. I could literally feel the chill our young guide was experiencing As he questioned out loud, "Now what would any soul want to do or could do out here in this inhospitable place?" But it has it's charm and as to be expected, so clean, neat and comfortable. Definitely worth a visit perhaps 3 months hence!!
Thank you uploaded the video.I was born in Sapporo.but I lives U.S.now.
I love the wind, gray sky, snow, emptiness.... thank you for the awesome virtual trip.
Hokkaido - the Alaska of Japan. ♥
Except it isn't. Wakkanai is at the same latitude as Montreal, Canada and Milan, Italy. North, but not _way_ north.
Ah, my kind of place!
Absolutely brilliant tour. i will never physically make it there....and now i dont have to! i love seeing/learning about the odd spots. Thanks for making it enjoyable.
"what's that dead thing on the floor?"... Aaaaaaand we'll never know! :D
love the simplicity and depth of your vlogs
here"s a tip.....Next time, go in July
Thank you for making this. It's really well edited and wonderful to watch. Also, I liked how you made this video about the location and not about you.
Me: hey, it's cold, grey, and desolate! That looks a lot like Winter were I grew up! (Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, United States)
Him: This is a forbidding landscape that makes it hard to believe anybody lives here.
🤣 Yeah, that sounds exactly like the great lakes region in winter.
Jordan Thomas an ontarian agrees lmao
The most beautiful vlogger with calm and composure and smooth tinge felt video
Ah, the hometown of one of my favorite bands, Galileo Galilei, or BBHF as they're now.
ANOHANA
I love their music too but honestly didn't know they're from Hokkaido which is apparently one of my favourites part of Japan.
Loved the quiet and calm editing style, maching up the footage with the music.
Just by hearing the voice of the Japanese public transport makes me want to go back there.
I know "Life where I'm from" already did a piece on how much Hokkaido looks/feels like the Canadian prairies, but I gotta say as an Albertan, so much of that B-Roll could've been shot in Kananaskis. Gorgeous.
24:20 come on dont keep us in suspense, what was that dead thing?
Ah I think it was a dead cat. I didn’t want to show it because it was pretty gruesome. It was just mummified and desiccated on the snowy sidewalk it was weird.
vyr01 thanks for asking. I want to know lol
Poor kitteh.
Just found this channel, it's great!
Where is this guy from that he has never experienced mild cold? Cape Soya is like the climate equivalent of Portland, Oregon or Upstate NY.
Not Portland Oregon, perhaps you meant Portland, Maine.
@@rachelehrenberg9231 No, I meant Portland, Oregon. Although a little north of Portland, Maine is pretty much the same thing.
No idea where you are located but in no way is Portland, Oregon, Seattle or even Vancouver ever that cold.
While they are at similar latitudes, there Portland is not on the ocean and there is not the winds of Cape Soya. In all my time in the Pacific Northwest I do not recall temperature below -7° C.
@@rachelehrenberg9231 it definitely has been below -7 in Vancouver but I imagine the wind in Wakkanai makes it feel muuucch colder
@@NotoriousWalkerz Yes...you are correct. I mean to write they are even that cold...not ever. But yes you are right.
This just popped up on my recommended and I'm glad it did! Great content :D
This is probably every introvert's dream
Went there in summer 2015 - highly recommend going in July-August! Also highly recommend camping and hiking at Rebun and Rishiri, the two Japanese islands right off the coast of Wakkanai. So beautiful.
He reminds me of Abed from"community"
Thank you, for focusing in on the monument placards, so I could pause the video and read each! And, a heart-felt thanks...I really liked feeling as though you were bringing me along as a virtual travel companion, and explaining some cultural details, since it's unlikely I'll be able to go there.
"Northernmost tip of Japan"
Russian: we call it south there
You do realize Vladivostok is further south from this point? Same latitude as Sapporo.
@@cianakril wow, all these facts just blow me away. When one thinks of Japan or Russia, you just don't picture the way it is in reality.
I felt like I was just next to to you all along the trip, thank you for your incredible video. I hope some day I can go there.
Looks like the Japanese version of Newfoundland.
Thanks for taking us along with you on this adventure!
Growing up in japan, tell me why I can SMELL this whole video. God.
What do you mean?
@@maligant4453 sometimes something is so nostalgic and deeply burned into your memory that you can imagine the smells. I have the same feeling for different things like back when I was in elementary school or camping.
@@ARPat2000 what he mean is.. what does Japan smell like?
@@idunnomaybe9429 yes, he's saying he grew up in Japan and the whole video is very familiar to him
thank you youtube algorithm. I love learning about all these remote places, look at all the monuments and life that exist in places I may never see!
So someone who lives here can literally say, "I can see Russia from my house!" haha
I really appreciate this video, it felt so warm and fuzzy. Made my day a lot better, thank you dude, and thank you TH-cam algorithm for presenting me this channel, i am gonna go watch the rest now! THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS CONTENT FREE FOR US TO SEE
Sakhalin wasn't disputed.
Sakhalin was half owned by Russia and half by Japan before WW2.
True, but I suspect that WW2 counts as a dispute.
I like your TH-cam very much, it’s so soft , beautiful good tone and sound. Relaxing; thank you for sharing.
Thank you very much!
Imagine myself traveling like this once I finish highschool, love this video!
i have the exact same plan
Your travels reminded me of the film 5 Centimeters Per Second, so beautiful!
I am wanting to move to Japan more and more all of the time.
I feel cold after watching this.
Just stumbled on your channel! I love the music vibe with the travel commentary!